China calls on the United States not to interfere in the presidential elections in Taiwan
5 month agoChina warns voters in Taiwan that an election win by presidential frontrunner Lai Ching-te poses a "severe danger" to cross-strait ties, days before the self-ruled island heads to the polls. "If he comes to power, he will further push for 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities (and create) turbulence in the Taiwan Strait," a China's Taiwan Affairs Office statement says
5 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:8 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 06:00 (UTC 8) today. 1 of the detected aircraft (BZK-005 UAV RECCE) had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond
Taiwanese Ministry of Defense: China launched a missile that flew at an altitude of more than 500 km over Taiwan
5 month agoMultiple PRC Balloons fly over Taiwan: MND report states that 9x PLA aircraft and 4x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 2 of the aircraft entered the de-facto ADIZ.Additionally, 4 balloons were tracked, with three flying directly over Taiwan
6 month agoMND report states that 4x PLA aircraft and 3x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 1 of the aircraft entered the de-facto ADIZ.More importantly, two balloons were tracked, with one of them flying directly over Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping said that 'reunification' with Taiwan is inevitable in New Year's address
6 month agoNational Radio & Television Administration (国家广播电视总局) — under CCP Publicity Department (中宣部) — has pressured influential Taiwanese rock band Mayday (五月天) to join China's media propaganda on Taiwan and make pro-China comments — publicly voicing support for Beijing's claims that democratically governed Taiwan is part of China — ahead of Taiwan's key elections next month
Mil to mil communications between the U.S. and China have resumed. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. spoke with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Liu Zhenli via video teleconference this morning
“Xi told Biden in a group meeting attended by a dozen American and Chinese officials that China’s preference is to take Taiwan peacefully, not by force,” according to three current and former U.S. officials. Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China
China's leadership is too "overwhelmed" with its internal problems to consider an invasion of Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said in an interview with the New York Times
7 month ago6 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond.1 of the detected aircraft(KJ-500 AEW&C)had entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ
7 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:25 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond
8 month ago43 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond
8 month ago35 PLA aircraft and 15 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
DOD has seen a sharp increase in coercive and risky operational behavior from the PLA in the East and South China Seas, says ASD for Indo-Pacific Ely Ratner. nnSince fall 2021 there have been more than 180 such incidents, & more in the past 2 years than in the decade before that
8 month agoOn October 12th, a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait, flying from south to north along the median line
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 78 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan
Taiwan Defense Forces: Today from 1230(UTC+8), we detected PLA aircraft (including J-10, J-16, SU-30, Y-8, Y-9, KJ-500 and UAV etc.), 12 of which had crossed the median line or entered our SW ADIZ. In addition, PLAN vessels conducted joint combat patrol
9 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense: 20 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
Taiwan says detected 103 Chinese warplanes around island
9 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:68 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
9 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:22 PLA aircraft and 20 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
Taiwanese Ministry of Defense: A Chinese aircraft carrier is heading to the western Pacific Ocean, passing through southeastern Taiwan
9 month agoTaiwan Ministry of Defense:8 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 15 km WNW of Pizitou, Taiwan
10 month ago32 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC 8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities
Chinese Foreign Ministry: The British Parliament's statements regarding Taiwan's independence are contrary to the facts
Taiwan Ministry of Defense:Since 0900 (UTC 8) today, ROCArmedForces has detected 24 PLA aircraft (including J-10, J-16, KJ-500, Y-9, UAV etc.), 12 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or entered the southwest ADIZ. The aircraft also conducted joint combat patrol with 5 PLAN vessels
US has approved the possible $500 million sale to Taiwan of infrared search and track systems for F-16 fighter jets, as well as other equipment, the Pentagon said
